Tag: google

Google have now made their Google+ available for all the iPad and iPod Touch users who were left out  when the app originally launched on iPhone last month. There aren’t any discernible differences between the new version and the previous iPhone only one so it’s unclear why the …

In recent months we’ve seen patent wars heat up with more and more mobile companies attacking each other over intellectual property. Google have come out fighting with this statement on their blog. Google are proud of Android – they state that it’s “on fire” with more that 550,000 …

Google Maps has just been updated and now includes public transport directions. Available for iOS, Blackberry and Anddoid it’ll even get you around the tube with Transit Navigation (Beta). Find your destination, choose “Directions” and you’re off. If you’ve tried it to get around London by bus or …

Well finally all you Apple fans can get Google+ on your devices, Apple have today approved the G+ app and it’s available for download at the App store HERE. Available for iOS 3.1 and above, requires iphone 3G, 3GS and 4, no mention of ipad or ipod. Unsurprisingly this …

So the question is, do we believe this? Samsung have apparently let the cat out of the bag regarding the next in the line of Nexus phones via their official Romania twitter account. A series of tweets suggests that yes, they are providing the Nexus 3. Information comes …

Vodafone UK have released the latest update for their branded Nexus one phones. Not quite sure why the long delay as the original unbranded Nexus had Gingerbread many moons ago! Still, it’s good news for the owners of  the Vodafone branded nexus. The update should come in over …

When Google launched Music Beta back at IO back in May one of the biggest disappointments that it was to be an invite only beta available only in the US. However through some nefarious means (*cough* proxy server!) I managed to sign up and snag myself an invite to …

Samsung have added the Chromebook to their US website. Choose from the 3G model with an Intel ATOM N570 CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 16GB SSD for $499 (around £307.37) or the WiFi-only version for $429 (£264.25). Specs include a 12.1″ display, 8.5 hours of battery life and, …

Android and Me is reporting that Amazon may be working not just on an Android tablet, but on an entire family of devices, perhaps including a smartphone. They claim that their source of information is an “industry insider with direct knowledge of the project”; naturally, he/she remains anonymous. …

Amidst all the worldwide panicking about companies (namely Google and Apple) tracking their smartphone users’ locations, Windows Phone’s head has announced that the tracking features built into Windows Phone 7 are strictly for “landmarks not users”. In other words, it’s collecting the location of phone masts and WiFi …

A rather surprising point mentioned during the Google I/O event is this… We’re jointly announcing that new devices from participating partners will receive the latest Android platform upgrades for 18 months after the device is first released, as long as the hardware allows…and that’s just the beginning. Stay …

The aftermarket Android OS, CyanogenMod 7, has surpassed 200,000 downloads. In case you didn’t know, CyanogenMod is a popular method of ensuring that your Android device is running the latest version, as well as adding in some cool new customisations and features. It’s like having stock Android on …

For this week I have been sent QFS or Quick File Share. It’s a very basic application for sharing your files on your phone with anyone. Here is the first look video, the full review will be along next week. Also I would like to mention that the …

Yes, it was only yesterday that we revealed how Apple handsets were tracking users. Data was stored locally on the phone but, as shown across TV news bulletins yesterday, information could easily be read and shown on a map. Now The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple …

The Android Behemoth continues to storm across the planet. During their Q1 earnings call Jeff Huber, Senior CP of Commerce at Android, stated that 350,000 devices are being activated every day. Add that up and you get nearly 2.5 million devices being activated every single day. Imagine everyone …

New versions of some of Google’s official Android apps have leaked online and also been made available for download. The highlight is probably a new version of the default Android Music Player which has been brought in line with it’s Honeycomb counterpart. There is a greater emphasis on …

Microsoft have today voiced their concerns about Google in Europe. They’re unhappy with various Google “practices” including blocking access to parts of YouTube that Android phones can access… “Google blocked Microsoft’s new Windows Phones from operating properly with YouTube. Google has enabled its own Android phones to access …

Earlier this week Google released a new version of their Google Mobile App for iOS. The newly dubbed Google Search App has a new UI which in my opinion makes it nicer to use than Google Search on Android. The default view gives you a text search box …

Some of you may have noticed a new magnifying glass icon appearing next to your search results over the last few days. Clicking on these icons launches a new Instant Previews feature which Google has just introduced. They provide a great way for visually searching through sites when …

Ask any geek why Android is great and more often than not the answer will include the word open. One of Android’s biggest purported benefits is it’s openness, which we’re told leads to more innovation and greater customisability. Unfortunately, I’d argue that in practice it’s also a big …

Android is becoming an unstoppable force in the mobile industry. A wide range of manufacturers, each have their own spin on the OS, have cranked out device after device.  Google, however, has released the unbranded, vanilla version for a select few handsets which go under the brand ‘Nexus’. The Nexus …

I wanted to give you guys a feel for how things are here in Hall 8 of Mobile World Congress. I know I’ve mentioned this before but I’m hereby rebranding Hall 8 as the “Google Hall”. Every single partner here has an Android sitting on the desk with …

Google have just updated Google Maps for Android to version 5.1. The major updates all centre around Latitude, it’s location based service. Taking a leaf out of foursquare’s book, you can now check in to various locations to let your friends know exactly where you are. Google have …

If  you’ve gotten a bit tired of the usual wait for Android updates and are a bit more technically minded why not get your Desire running Gingerbread now. I’ve been using a great custom ROM for about a month now and have been enjoying the new features that …

Google have released a few more details on Honeycomb and the new features it will bring to the party. The Platform Highlights page elaborates a little more on new UI additions like the new System Bar and Action Bar as well the improved task switcher for multitasking and …